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FD03 RYF

2003 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 RYF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,120 miles

Both front drop link rubber cracking

Both front headlights faded

Exhaust bracket broken on rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Service light on

Fail 6 Jul 2017 85,118 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Both front drop link rubber cracking

Both front headlights faded

Exhaust bracket broken on rear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Service light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,250 miles

Anti-role bar link bushes heavily cracking/split

Corrosion to brake servo

Cracking to Anti-role bar D bushes

Heavy cracking to N/S/F tyre

Heavy cracking to N/S/R tyre

Heavy cracking/splitting to exhaust mount

N/S/F tyre close to wear bars

N/S/F wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre getting close to wear bars

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 822,009 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Centre Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Cracking to Anti-role bar D bushes

Heavy cracking to N/S/F tyre

Heavy cracking to N/S/R tyre

Anti-role bar link bushes heavily cracking/split

Corrosion to brake servo

Heavy cracking/splitting to exhaust mount

N/S/F tyre close to wear bars

N/S/F wiper blade split

N/S/R tyre getting close to wear bars

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,602 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear and off side rear cracked in tread

rear wiper no blade

Pass 24 Jun 2014 77,949 miles

deterioration to front anti-roll bar link bush's

rear axle mounting rubbers bonding parting

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2014 77,922 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

deterioration to front anti-roll bar link bush's

rear axle mounting rubbers bonding parting

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 76,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,538 miles

o/s/rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,556 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 8 Jun 2011 61,555 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,151 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 32,326 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 32,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,901 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FD03 RYF is a 2003 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 RYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD03 RYF registered?

FD03 RYF is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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